New York State Office of the Governor Press Releases

• Published on June 18, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

  

  Governor Hochul Activates State Emergency Operations Center Ahead of Four-Day Extreme Heat Weather Event Projected to Impact New ...

  Governor Kathy Hochul today activated New York State's Emergency Operations Center ahead of a four-day extreme heat event that is forecasted to hit New York beginning today. Record temperatures are possible in Western, Central, Northern New York, and …

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• Published on June 17, 2024 - 21:14 GMT

  

  B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Funding to Support Education and Support Services for ...

  Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced capital funding for the Anderson Center for Autism in Dutchess County. The $3 million capital funding commitment will help to rebuild an historic, 11,000-square-foot carriage house at the Anderson Center’s …

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• Published on June 17, 2024 - 20:10 GMT

  

  Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on the Extreme Weather

  Earlier today, Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the extreme weather. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format. AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available. PHOTOS of the event will be available on the …

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• Published on June 17, 2024 - 20:10 GMT

  

  $3 Million to Help in the Care of People With Autism

  The Anderson Center for Autism Executive Director and CEO Patrick D. Paul said, “We want to thank Governor Kathy Hochul for visiting the Anderson Center for Autism today. We would also like to thank her for the impactful grant we received to support the …

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• Published on June 17, 2024 - 19:09 GMT

  

  Transcript: Update on Extreme Weather Event

  Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on Spectrum News to update New Yorkers on the extreme heat weather event. AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: JoDee …

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• Published on June 17, 2024 - 19:09 GMT

  

  $4.7M Rehabilitation for Herkimer County Bridges

  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $4.7 million project to rehabilitate the I-90 eastbound and westbound bridges over Sterling Creek (milepost 227.4 and 227.41) in Herkimer County. The bridges, located between exit 30 (Herkimer - Mohawk - …

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• Published on June 17, 2024 - 19:09 GMT

  

  Law Requires Paid Break Time for Breast Milk Expression

  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a new law requiring employers to provide 30 minutes of paid break time for employees to express breast milk goes into effect on Wednesday. This mandate applies whenever employees have a reasonable need to express …

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• Published on June 17, 2024 - 16:07 GMT

  

  Ahead of Record-Setting Extreme Heat, Governor Hochul Deploys Statewide Resources and Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions to ...

  Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for extreme heat that is forecast for the State this week. A prolonged period of heat and humidity is anticipated to begin Monday in the Genesee Valley and Finger Lakes, and then affect the entire …

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• Published on June 15, 2024 - 20:09 GMT

  

  B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Marches in 49th Annual Buffalo Juneteenth Parade

  Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul marched in the 49th annual Buffalo Juneteenth parade. B-ROLL of the event is available on YouTube here and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here and in TV quality (h.264 …

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• Published on June 14, 2024 - 21:16 GMT

  

  B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Progress Toward Transforming Former Syracuse ...

  Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced progress toward the $100 million transformation of the former Syracuse Developmental Center into a vibrant, mixed-use development in the city of Syracuse. Demolition work has commenced at 800-2 S. Wilbur …

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• Published on June 14, 2024 - 21:16 GMT

  

  Updating New Yorkers on Upcoming Extreme Heat Event

  Earlier today, Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the upcoming extreme heat event. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here. AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available here. A rush transcript of …

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• Published on June 14, 2024 - 19:17 GMT

  

  Governor Hochul Announces Progress Toward Transforming Former Syracuse Developmental Center Site Into Vibrant, Mixed-Use ...

  Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight said, "The revitalization of the long-vacant Syracuse Developmental Center offers a forward-thinking opportunity to address Central New York's long-term regional priorities. …

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• Published on June 14, 2024 - 16:02 GMT

  

  Preserving New York's Historic Sites and Stories

  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced recommendations by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation to add 17 properties and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places and an additional district to the State Register of …

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• Published on June 14, 2024 - 16:02 GMT

  

  Statement From Governor Hochul on Bump Stocks

  “Exactly one month ago, we marked the anniversary of the deadly Buffalo massacre — the horrific day when a hate-fueled gunman murdered ten of our neighbors, using a bump stock to transform his firearm into an even deadlier weapon. Today's Supreme Court …

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• Published on June 14, 2024 - 16:02 GMT

  

  Legislation to Prevent Tragedies in Commercial Tourism

  Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation (S.9241/A.10399) granting the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation regulatory authority over commercial tourism boats operating in caves to prevent future tragedies. On June 12, …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 21:58 GMT

  

  Governor Hochul Announces 28% Decline in Shootings and Awards Nearly $36 Million to Local Law Enforcement

  New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner Rossana Rosado said, “These positive trends are a testament to the collective work done by our GIVE partner agencies, SNUG Street Outreach programs, and other community-based organizations …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 21:57 GMT

  

  Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces 28 Percent Decline in Shootings and Awards Nearly $36 Million to ...

  Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced continued progress in bringing down gun violence and awarded nearly $36 million to local law enforcement agencies to further reduce violent crime. Shooting incidents with injury declined 28 percent during the …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 18:28 GMT

  

  Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 69-Unit Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Development in Cayuga County

  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of The Port Byron Apartments, a new development in the Cayuga County village of Port Byron that replaces a smaller, outdated apartment building with 69 affordable apartments, including 30 units that will be …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 18:28 GMT

  

  Governor Hochul Announces Protection of 275 Acres of Open Space in Cayuga County

  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, permanently protected two environmentally sensitive parcels of open space in Cayuga County: a 203-acre addition to Fillmore Glen State Park in Moravia …

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• Published on June 13, 2024 - 18:28 GMT

  

  Governor Hochul Statement on Supreme Court Decision

  “Women across America are breathing a sigh of relief today as the Supreme Court unanimously rejected a callous attempt to ban medication abortion – a case that should have never reached our nation's highest court in the first place. Abortion pills will …

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